Andaman Sea · Seasonal
Koh Yao Yai to Koh Lipe ferry
1 ferry departure is listed from Koh Yao Yai to Koh Lipe on Thursday 5 November at 09:20, run by Bundhaya Speed Boat. The fastest takes 6h 10m; operators publish 6h 10m (return 6h 50m). Boats leave from Klong Hia Pier, Koh Yao Yai and arrive at Pattaya Beach, Koh Lipe. Seasonal: Bundhaya lists Koh Yao Yai → Koh Lipe for 1 November – 4 May and the return for 15 October – 20 May.
- Fastest 6h 10m
- 1 departures listed
- 1 operator
- From €71.53
✓ Checked 2 Nov 2026 against 4 sources
Updated 2 Nov 2026 · Sources · How we check
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Fares from €71.53 per person, seen 2 Nov 2026
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- 1 operators, 1 departures listed
- Fastest crossing 6h 10m
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Koh Yao Yai to Koh Lipe departures
Departures listed for 5 Nov 2026 (checked 2 Nov 2026). Fares are per adult, as listed that day. Times can change by date and season: pick your date for live seats.
| Depart → arrive | Operator & piers | Time | Fare | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:20 → 15:30 | Bundhaya Speed Boat Koh Yao Yai Klong Hia Pier → Bundhaya Pier 1 Koh Lipe | 6h 10m | €71.53 | Book |
Operator timetable
Seasonal (1 November – 4 May): once a day
Bundhaya lists Koh Yao Yai → Koh Lipe for 1 November – 4 May and the return for 15 October – 20 May.
- Koh Yao Yai → Koh Lipe: 09:20 → 15:30 (5 Nov and 10 Dec 2026)
- Koh Lipe → Koh Yao Yai: 09:00 → 15:50 (5 Nov and 10 Dec 2026)
Source: Bundhaya Speed Boat booking timetable (operator site), checked 26 Oct 2026.
Route facts
| Departs | Klong Hia Pier, Koh Yao Yai, Phang Nga |
|---|---|
| Arrives | Pattaya Beach, Koh Lipe, Satun |
| Crossing time | 6h 10m (return 6h 50m) (fastest listed: 6h 10m) |
| Distance | About 106 nautical miles (196 km) |
| Operators | Bundhaya Speed Boat (6h 10m) |
| Boats | Speedboat |
| Season | Seasonal: Bundhaya lists Koh Yao Yai → Koh Lipe for 1 November – 4 May and the return for 15 October – 20 May. |
| Vehicles | Passengers only |
| Sea | Andaman Sea |
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Before you travel
Good to know
- Koh Yao Yai (Klong Hia Pier) and Koh Yao Noi (Manoh Pier) are separate stops about 2.7 km apart across the channel, often served by the same Bundhaya boat a few minutes apart. Check that your ticket names the right island.
- Bundhaya’s island-hopping routes are seasonal: most start between 15 October and 1 November and stop in early or late May, and they disappear from its booking search outside those dates.
Getting to and from the pier
- The same Bundhaya boats call at Manoh Pier on Koh Yao Noi, about 2.7 km away across the channel; check which pier your ticket names
- Bundhaya’s island-hopping line links Koh Yao Yai and Koh Lipe with Phuket, Phi Phi, Koh Lanta, Ao Nang, Railay, Koh Lipe and the Trang islands
Return trip: Koh Lipe → Koh Yao Yai: 09:00 → 15:50 (6h 50m), 2,600 THB, listed for 15 October – 20 May.
Koh Yao Yai to Koh Lipe ferry: questions
How long is the ferry from Koh Yao Yai to Koh Lipe?
Operators publish 6h 10m (return 6h 50m) for Koh Yao Yai to Koh Lipe. The sea distance is about 106 nautical miles.
How many ferries a day go from Koh Yao Yai to Koh Lipe?
1 departure was listed for 5 Nov 2026 at 09:20 (checked 2 Nov 2026). The operators’ own timetable: Seasonal (1 November – 4 May): once a day. Departures change with the season, so check the date you want to travel.
Where does the Koh Yao Yai to Koh Lipe ferry leave from?
The main departure point is Klong Hia Pier, Koh Yao Yai; boats arrive at Pattaya Beach, Koh Lipe. The same Bundhaya boats call at Manoh Pier on Koh Yao Noi, about 2.7 km away across the channel; check which pier your ticket names.
How much is the ferry from Koh Yao Yai to Koh Lipe?
On 2 Nov 2026, the booking listing showed fares from €71.53 to €71.53 per adult for 5 Nov 2026. The price depends on the operator, the boat (ferry, speedboat or catamaran) and whether a hotel or pier transfer is included. These were the prices on that day: check the live fare for your date before booking.
Which companies run ferries from Koh Yao Yai to Koh Lipe?
Bundhaya Speed Boat. Bundhaya Speed Boat: Speedboat.
Does the Koh Yao Yai to Koh Lipe ferry run all year?
No, it is seasonal. Bundhaya lists Koh Yao Yai → Koh Lipe for 1 November – 4 May and the return for 15 October – 20 May. The southwest monsoon brings rougher seas from roughly May to October. Several island-hopping speedboats, especially in the far south around Koh Lipe and the Trang islands, run only in the high season, roughly November to April.
Can I take a car or motorbike from Koh Yao Yai to Koh Lipe?
No. This is a passenger service; vehicles are not carried.
How do I get back from Koh Lipe to Koh Yao Yai?
Koh Lipe → Koh Yao Yai: 09:00 → 15:50 (6h 50m), 2,600 THB, listed for 15 October – 20 May.
How long does the boat from Koh Yao Yai to Koh Lipe take?
6h 10m. Bundhaya’s speedboat leaves Koh Yao Yai at 09:20 (09:20 → 15:30, 5 November and 10 December 2026).
When does the Koh Yao Yai to Koh Lipe speedboat run?
Bundhaya lists it for 1 November – 4 May, once a day. Outside its season the route does not appear in Bundhaya’s booking search.
Sources and checks
We check each route against the operators’ and ports’ own pages, and read our booking partner’s public route page for current departures. Facts we could not confirm are left out.
- bundhayaspeedboat.com, checked 26 Oct 2026: Bundhaya booking search (operator site, served by its own booking API): departure and arrival times, adult fare and season window, queried for 5 Nov and 10 Dec 2026 and 15 Jun 2027.
- bundhayaspeedboat.com, checked 26 Oct 2026: Bundhaya booking search (operator site, served by its own booking API): departure and arrival times, adult fare and season window, queried for 5 Nov and 10 Dec 2026 and 15 Jun 2027.
- bundhayaspeedboat.com, checked 26 Oct 2026: Bundhaya route list: every route it sells, with travel time and starting price (checked 26 Oct 2026).
- Booking partner (12Go) public route page, departures and fares read 2 Nov 2026
Photo: A white sandbar and turquoise shallows off Koh Lipe, with neighbouring Koh Adang behind (Vyacheslav Argenberg, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0).
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